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Buying a Fishing Bivvy in today’s market is definitely a difficult choice. There are so many on the market in just about all shapes and sizes, how on earth do you choose a good one? Below is a summary of determining factors I used when I bought mine.

Points to consider;

How heavy is the bivvy? Will you have the capacity to transport it inside a rod holdall or are you happy to use a carp barrow! This could be a deal breaker, since some locations could involve clambering over stiles or fences.

How fast are you able to set up the bivvy? This always has been an issue I have place at the top of my list. There’s nothing worse than spending a long time setting up, when you could be landing fish.

The current style of fishing bivvy such as the TFG Force 8 can be deployed in 20 seconds, or so the manufacturer claims. This would be ideal in the event that it pours down with rain whilst you where setting up.

How easy is the access getting in and out, is the door on the bivvy tricky? Are you able to effortlessly get the door open in a rush, particularly at night? Will there be anything for you to trip over, for example a raised lip at the foot of the bivvy?

Does it have enough space? The majority of fishing bivvies are available in one man and two man variations but with the additional cost, for the latter. Are you going to squeeze all of your gear in? Other things to consider; week long sessions may warrant taking additional gear, will you be able to fit it all in?

Is there enough visibility? Not really a significant problem when carp fishing, it’s always handy to be able to keep watch over your gear, particularly if the rains pouring down or it’s blowing a gale. Having a see through door or front windows are handy.  Mozzie mesh doors and window can save you from unwanted guests, great for the summer months.

Does the bivvy perform in summer? Will it stay cool? Fishing bivvies do get really hot in summer. Thin material bivvies absorb the heat converting the bivvy into an oven, particularly if they’re singled skinned. Good ventilation, whether it’s, vents in the roof or rear window flaps, can all help improve ventilation. Having good headroom will also help circulate the air.

Does the bivvy function in the winter? Keeping warm is definitely a priority whenever fishing the winter months . A heavy material helps improve insulation however this will add towards the overall weight, the same applies for twin skin bivvies. They also tend not to include windows, therefore visibility is often restricted.

Will it be able to it withstand strong winds? Lightweight fishing bivvies simply are not very effective at withstanding gale force winds. This is often challenging especially during the middle of the night.

How easy is it to clean? Can the groundsheet or the inner be removed? This makes the entire process of cleaning your gear, less of a challenge.

Companies like Fox, Nash, JRC, Trakker all produce high quality bivvies that cater for any price range.